84260 Assay of serotonin
Also known as: serotonin, 5-hydroxytryptamine, 5-HT
Quantitative assay of serum or urine serotonin concentration, measuring this neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
In Plain Language
mood chemical test
Clinical Context
Measured in carcinoid syndrome (elevated serotonin from neuroendocrine tumors); urine 5-HIAA preferred for carcinoid diagnosis.
RVU Information
CPT 84260 does not have a physician work RVU assigned by CMS. Reimbursement for this code is determined by payer-specific fee schedules.
Billing & Documentation
Lab and pathology codes require an order from the treating provider with clinical indication. For molecular pathology and genetic testing, document the specific analytes tested and clinical rationale.
How This Code Compares
This code has a work RVU of 0.00, meaning it does not have a physician work component assigned by CMS. In the Pathology & Lab category, 94% of codes share this characteristic.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 84260?
CPT 84260 (Assay of serotonin) is a Pathology & Lab code. Quantitative assay of serum or urine serotonin concentration, measuring this neurotransmitter involved in mood regulation.
Who uses CPT code 84260?
CPT 84260 is used by Clinical Chemistry, Oncology, Psychiatry. Measured in carcinoid syndrome (elevated serotonin from neuroendocrine tumors); urine 5-HIAA preferred for carcinoid diagnosis.
When is CPT 84260 used?
Measured in carcinoid syndrome (elevated serotonin from neuroendocrine tumors); urine 5-HIAA preferred for carcinoid diagnosis.
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